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Shortlist announced for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2026

The shortlist for the 2026 An Post Irish Book Awards has been announced, featuring writers and illustrators across 19 categories as the awards mark their 21st anniversary.

Maggie O’Farrell and John Boyne make shortlist for Novel of the Year in An Post Irish Book Awards

Full 2026 shortlist highlights work of writers and illustrators across 19 categories

Is your favourite bookshop on this list? They may win a national award

The winner will be crowned on 1 December.

Cork-based Kerry native wins prestigious Limerick writers’ award

What's the best bookshop in Ireland? It’s time to have your say

Book lovers across Ireland have until tomorrow to nominate their favourite local bookshop for the top prize.

Nicole Flattery awarded 2026 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature

The award, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, recognises an outstanding body of work by an emerging Irish writer under the age of 40.

Wicklow bookstore owner chuffed as reader votes put shop in running for An Post Bookshop of the Year

37 nominations for Mediahuis Ireland journalists for Irish Journalism Awards 2026

Irish book week brings packed programme of events to north Wicklow bookshops

Wexford apprentice David Collins shortlisted for national award

Young Wicklow readers celebrate ‘Summer Stars’ success at library ceremony

‘Summer Stars’ reading champs honoured at Wicklow library

Wicklow and Laois stars win Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Player of the Year awards

Dean Healy and Stephen ‘Picky’ Maher honoured at Croke Park ceremony.

Irish comic Marty Gleeson named best newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Dubbed the Oscars for emerging comedy, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards celebrate outstanding performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Former winners James and Stuart shortlisted for Booker Prize

Former Booker Prize-winning authors Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have been shortlisted for the 2026 award.

Carlow restaurant celebrates win at the Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality Awards 2026

Clashganny House Restaurant were recognised for combining ‘accomplished food and genuine hospitality’ and with one of the ‘loveliest waterside settings in the country’

Breakthrough Irish comedian takes prize at Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Marty Gleeson’s show Dog Ear was inspired by her time at art school in Limerick

Author Djamel White longlisted for Booker Prize: Is he the next great Irish writer?

The author of All Them Dogs tells Marjorie Brennan how being longlisted for the Booker Prize has been game-changing but he's trying not to get too distracted by the news

Kilkenny bakery makes history at Blas na hÉireann food awards

Arán Bakery & Bistro has been named Supreme Champion at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards for the second time, making history as the first producer to ever take home the c...

Cork food producers scoop 12 prizes at Blas na hÉireann awards in Kerry

Wexford farmers recognised among Ireland’s leading suppliers at awards ceremony

Sligo’s Liam Stapleton and Martha Quinn shortlisted in major Design and Crafts Council Ireland awards

Irish American actor revealed as first honoree for 2027 Oscar Wilde Awards

Born in the US and raised in Ireland, this rising actor is going from strength to strength ahead of next year's Oscar Wilde Awards.

Here are the 12 books longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Alan Shipnuck’s book on Rory McIlroy is among those in contention for the prestigious award.